Other: labelsRecall 82V-129 · 1980–1981 National Escort
NATIONAL MOTOR COACH CO. recall 82V-129 covers 116 1980–1981 National Escort for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
CERTIFICATION LABELS AFFIXED TO SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, CONTAIN INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THE WEIGHT RATING, AS STATED, IS TOO LOW AND THE TIRES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY INFLATED TO SUSTAIN THE CORRECT LOAD.
The fix
OWNER WILL BE SENT A CERTIFICATION LABEL STATING THE CORRECT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. TIRES SHOULD BE INFLATED TO 75 P.S.I. TO COMPLY WITH LOAD REQUIREMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERLOADING AND CONSEQUENT REAR AXLE FAILURE COULDCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1980 to June 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.